Season
- Season 1 1978-01-19
Episode
- Episode 1: An Introduction to Philosophy
- Episode 2: Marxist Philosophy
- Episode 3: Marcuse and the Frankfurt School
- Episode 4: Martin Heidegger and Modern Existentialism
- Episode 5: The Two Philosophies of Wittgenstein
- Episode 6: Logical Positivism and its Legacy
- Episode 7: The Spell of Linguistic Philosophy
- Episode 8: Moral Philosophy
- Episode 9: The Ideas of Quine
- Episode 10: The Philosophy of Language
- Episode 11: The Ideas of Chomsky
- Episode 12: The Philosophy of Science
- Episode 13: Philosophy and Politics
- Episode 14: Philosophy and Literature
- Episode 15: Philosophy: The Social Context
Men of Ideas
A captivating voyage into the world of intellectual exploration, where host Bryan Magee engages in illuminating dialogues with some of the most distinguished thinkers of the last century. Join Magee in riveting conversations with eminent guests like Herbert Marcuse, A. J. Ayer, John Searle, Noam Chomsky, Iris Murdoch, and W.V. Quine, as they unravel the complexities of philosophy, language, politics, and culture. From the radical reevaluation of Marxism by Herbert Marcuse to the profound insights on language by John Searle and Noam Chomsky, this series presents a tapestry of thought that has shaped our understanding of existence. With each episode, "Men of Ideas" offers a unique window into the minds of these leading philosophers, making it an intellectually invigorating experience for both avid scholars and curious minds alike.
